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'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power bills

Basis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.

'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects

Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.

Construction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay town

Work on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

Auditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliability

Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.

'Blatant violation': Govt's $200m gas plan under fire

The $200m fund breaches the ACCTS trade agreement, say legal experts.

‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing

The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.

'Era of abundance': Inside America’s nuclear energy effort

Valar Atomics plans to build thousands of small nuclear reactors around the world.

Market close: Tourism Holdings jumps 57.5% on buyout offer

Comvita shares fall 7% after mānuka honey company forecasts a net loss of more than $20m.

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies

Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'

Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy

Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.

Govt offers $200m for would-be gas investors

Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.